AT LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE, EVERYBODY’S GOT A JOB TO DO. Some of us are thinkers. Some of us are makers. But engrained in all of us is a desire to do the work. Because the best way to learn, is to do. At Lethbridge College, we’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a place of people coming together. And we know that when we add your drive and determination to our supportive community, anything is possible. We know something about making a mark, about digging deep and rising up. We know success is not by chance, but that it takes perseverance, determination and grit. Because here, everybody’s got a job to do. We are a community committed to one another. We know that what happens next matters most. At Lethbridge College, we’re ready, are you?
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1 3 Lethbridge 5 Student life 7 Athletics 9 Services for students 11 Residence 13 Indigenous services 15 English Language Centre 17 Education abroad 19 Program overviews 21 Media and Design 23 Environmental Sciences 27 Justice Studies 31 Engineering Technologies 33 Computer Information Technology 35 Business 37 Liberal Arts 39 Academic Upgrading 41 Exercise Science 43 Apprenticeships and Trades 45 Culinary 53 Agriculture 55 Human Services 57 Health and Wellness 59 How to apply 65 Invest in yourself 66 Transfers 67 Campus map 71 Academic requirements Insert Contact us Back cover Facts and figures First steps
95%
of our alumni said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall quality of the educational experience
Lethbridge College is one of Canada’s
TOP 50 Research Colleges (Research Infosource 2018 listing)
96%
of employers said they would hire our graduates in the future
higher levels of satisfaction
were reported by our students compared to their peers at other colleges in: • instructional effectiveness • feeling safe and secure on campus • academic and other support services
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST. STEP 1 EXPLORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS • Explore our programs • Learn the admission requirements • Make an appointment with a Career and Academic Advisor. Learn more at: lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising
STEP 2 STEP 4
CHECK OUT CAMPUS • Book a campus tour: lethbridgecollege.ca/campus-tours • Become a Student for a Day and shadow a college student in the program of your interest: lethbridgecollege.ca/ studentforaday • Join us for Open House: lethbridgecollege.ca/openhouse • Come cheer on the Kodiaks: gokodiaks.ca
STEP 3
FIND HOUSING
APPLY TO LC
•T our on-campus residences on page 14 and choose the best housing option for you at: lethbridgecollege.ca/residence
• Apply to Lethbridge College using the five easy steps found on page 65
• If you’re planning on living in residence, submit a residence application form as early as possible
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Start your dream career at Lethbridge College. This guide will help you navigate the steps you need to take to enrol in the Lethbridge College program that's right for you. Remember we are here to help at any stage to make sure you’re ready.
STEP 7 GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST DAY
STEP 5
STEP 6
YOU'VE BEEN ACCEPTED!
FUND YOUR EDUCATION
• Once you’ve received your offer of admission, complete and return the response, including your tuition deposit
• Apply for awards and scholarships by July 1 at: lethbridgecollege.ca/awards
• Log into the student portal at: myhorizon.lethbridgecollege.ca • Check your college email for important updates
• Consider all your financial aid options by visiting our Student Financial Aid and Awards office or at: lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid
• Register for classes or confirm your pre-set schedule • Order your books, parking pass and other supplies at: lethbridgecollege.ca/bookstore • Participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). Learn all about it at: lethbridgecollege.ca/nso • Visit the Lethbridge College Students’ Association to get involved on campus, rent a locker, purchase a bus pass, learn more about your Health and Dental Plan and much more. Start your visit at: mylcsa.com
STEP 8 DURING YOUR FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES • Get your student ID card • Pay your remaining tuition balance at Finance (CE2310) or online at: myhorizon.lethbridgecollege.ca • Opt in or out of the LCSA Health and Dental Plan • Visit the Learning Café to learn about academic supports available • Connect your mobile devices and download the apps found at: lethbridgecollege.ca/apps
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Lethbridge Alberta
101,482
people call Lethbridge home
240 KM
Of hiking, biking and running trails
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Lethbridge Lethbridge has many of the amenities of a big city but with a small-town feel. It is a diverse city to live, learn and grow. When you’re on campus, which is situated on traditional Blackfoot territory, you will be surrounded by lush grounds and beautiful views of Lethbridge. 10-minute walk from our campus: • major shopping centres, theatres, restaurants, pubs • Oldman River valley, parks as well as biking and hiking trails • the ENMAX Centre entertainment venue and home of the Lethbridge Hurricanes 20-minute walk from our campus: • great food and drinks • lots of nightlife options • grocery stores and big box stores
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10-minute drive from our campus: • major shopping centres, theatres, restaurants, pubs • art galleries and museums • golf courses, slow-pitch fields, soccer fields and baseball diamonds An hour’s drive from Lethbridge: • Crowsnest Pass • the U.S. border Two-hour drive from Lethbridge: • Castle Mountain and Fernie Alpine Resort • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park • Calgary
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student life Whether you’re grabbing a free breakfast, attending a mindfulness class or cheering on the Kodiaks at a home game, student life is never boring. Between New Student Orientation and Convocation, the Student Life team helps connect you with all sorts of great events and initiatives to support you both within and outside the classroom. The Lethbridge College Students’ Association (LCSA) is your main political voice on campus and is ready to help make your college experience meaningful and memorable. The LCSA is also home to Campus Recreation, a service that organizes many intramural leagues, tournaments and fitness classes. Additionally, the LCSA manages the students’ lounge (The Cave) and provides many services such as the Student Health and Dental Plan, locker rentals, and social events.
Stepping onto Lethbridge College’s campus will transform your future. Our smaller class sizes and cultural diversity give you the opportunity to thrive and achieve your goals.” Rayel Green LCSA President 2019-20 Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology
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ACAC Championships
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Academic All-Canadians
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National Championships
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athletics Think you’re ready to be a Kodiaks student-athlete? Consider continuing your athletic pursuits with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks. We compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference in: • basketball • volleyball • soccer • cross-country running • indoor track • futsal Kodiaks have a long history of successfully balancing life in the classroom and life on the court or field. As a student-athlete, you’ll find the support you need to prioritize your studies while training for our teams. Our recreation services building is equipped with the latest fitness equipment and studios to enhance your physical training. Athletic scholarships are available for all our teams. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Kodiaks student-athlete, we’d love to hear from you. Visit gokodiaks.ca and click on “Student-Athletes” and then "Recruitment." Welcome to Kodiaks Country.
Becoming a Kodiak at Lethbridge College has been an amazing and rewarding experience. I have met so many great people along the way, and it has given me the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a student-athlete.” Brittany Klein Interior Design Technology 2018 Kodiaks women’s soccer and futsal ACAC all-conference team selection
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services FOR STUDENTS We’re here to help. Whether you need advice on how to finance your education, which courses to enrol in or where to buy your books, Lethbridge College is ready with a wide range of support services for all students.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
DAYCARE CENTRE
Providing flexible, innovative and collaborative support for the success of all learners. We support prospective and current students with disabilities.
Available on campus and provided by the Hands on Early Learning Centre Ltd. Priority is given to Lethbridge College students.
BOOKSTORE
LEARNING CAFÉ
Offering everything including parking passes, course material, school supplies, snacks and Lethbridge College gear.
Get help on everything from APA style to peer tutoring to study skills, presenting and much more.
BUCHANAN LIBRARY
Our job is to make your experience here at the college the absolute best by providing events and services throughout the year.
Home to the research materials you require for class assignments and a place to work on class projects, access a wealth of information and receive helpful advice.
CAMPUS RECREATION, BE FIT FOR LIFE AND THE PE BUILDING To stay active between or after classes, the LCSA offers dance classes, intramural sports, ski trips and so much more.
CAREER AND ACADEMIC ADVISING Complete a career assessment, learn about the different pathways to reach your career goals and get help figuring out how college works.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Here to help you envision, plan and execute the next chapter of your career story.
CHAPLAINCY SERVICES Helping accommodate all your religious or spiritual needs. Our Chaplain believes that everyone should feel welcomed and respected on campus.
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID Here to help you make “cents” of financing your college education, including applying for scholarships.
TESTING SERVICES Arrange to write tests for course/program placement, make-up exams, online exams, and accreditation or certification exams.
WELLNESS SERVICES Your health and well-being are our priority. We provide services through a team of registered nurses, doctors, psychiatrists and counsellors. Counselling services for students are offered both on and off campus, through face-to-face, online and over the phone sessions. Students can visit mystudentsupport.com or call 1.855.649.8641.
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residence Welcome to Residence Life, your home away from home. Located on both sides of our beautiful campus, our residence community extends beyond the proximity to your classes. Programs, events and activities planned throughout the school year will make you feel like you’re a part of the Kodiaks family. Living on campus allows you to meet a greater number of people and take advantage of all that the college has to offer. Residence Life at Lethbridge College provides apartment-style, fully-furnished housing with access to laundry, barbecues, recreation facilities and internet. We’ve made sure to include units that are accessible to students with physical challenges. Every residence has an assigned Resident Assistant (RA) who, when on duty, is trained to assist residents with concerns or emergencies. Apply early to ensure your spot.
KODIAK HOUSE SINGLE SUITE
CULLEN TWO-BEDROOM SUITE
2019-20 fees (subject to change; term=four months) • Cullen four-bedroom townhouse – super-single bedroom, $2,840/term • Cullen four-bedroom townhouse – single bedroom, $2,640/term • Cullen two-bedroom suite – single bedroom, $2,640/term • Cullen two-bedroom family unit, $3,845/term • 30th Avenue four-bedroom townhouse – single bedroom, $2,890/term • Kodiak House – single suite, $3,645/term
30TH AVENUE TOWNHOUSE
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8.7%
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indigenous services Welcome to Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe), Lethbridge College's Blackfoot name gifted by Kainai Kaahs (Grandfather) Peter Weasel Moccasin. We are proud of our Indigenous learners and believe in intertwining a rich cultural heritage with a high quality education. There are many forms of support available on campus for Indigenous students as well as dedicated initiatives to ensure students’ success, because what happens next matters most. When you join our community, you’ll receive access to: • cultural, academic and career advising from experienced and dedicated Indigenous professionals • one-on-one and group career advising sessions • Indigenous academic advising, including information on programs, admission, registration and study skills • Indigenous Services Student Funding and Awards Guide to assist with funding, scholarships, awards and bursaries • Indigenous calendar of events, including social, educational and cultural events • the Niitsitapi Gathering Place for students to study and visit • Indigenous Cultural Support program, which includes access to Elders and Kaahsinnooniiks (Grandparents) • Indigenous Career Pathways program to prepare students for full-time studies (page 40)
Recruitment –Indigenous
Honour Night
Indigenous calendar of events
As an Indigenous student ambassador, I support many students. To me, Lethbridge College represents a community coming together.” Chelsea Low Horn Agriculture Science 2018
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Career & Academic Advising – Indigenous focus
CIRCLE OF SERVICES
Cultural support program
Niitsitapi Gathering Place
Indigenous campus visits
Indigenous Services Student Welcome
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In 2016-17, our international students came from
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english language centre We’ve been teaching English to students and newcomers to Canada for almost 50 years. We are an approved Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada Designated Learning Institute (DLI), making our college eligible for study permit applications. You can learn English in a Languages Canada approved program while meeting most Lethbridge College post-secondary program language requirements. Conditional offers of acceptance may be available for students on the Pathway to English and Academic Culture with an IELTS score of 5.0 or above in all skills.
WE OFFER • Pathway to English and Academic Culture (PEAC) • classes from basic to advanced English • fully trained TESL-certified instructors • small classes with a great community atmosphere • field trips and a variety of exciting activities on and off campus • customized short- or long-term programs for groups of 10 or more • part-time classes available for students who hold Visitor or Work Permits • flexible start dates throughout the year • separate reading, writing, speaking and listening, and grammar classes
LINC – LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA • permanent resident only • daytime classes (childcare may be available) and evening classes • 18+ years LINC may be the perfect fit for English language learning for you. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will receive free training. We provide language instruction from basic to advanced levels including Benchmark 4 in speaking and listening needed for Canadian Citizenship.
I heard Lethbridge College was a good place to learn English with people from similar backgrounds. The instructors were always very supportive and they made me feel relaxed in a welcoming atmosphere. I am proud that now I am part of the team.” Asami McIntosh – Hokkaido, Japan English for Academic Purposes 2018 LINC Educational Assistant
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EDUCATION ABROAD Be ready to explore the world! Lethbridge College offers several types of international learning opportunities to earn credit towards your program while gaining new cultural and personal perspectives. By developing crosscultural communication skills as well as acquiring real-life experiences that come with an international learning opportunity, you are gaining the tools that employers are looking for in new graduates.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES We offer several exciting exchange opportunities to spend a semester studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Opportunities include: • Finland – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences • France – Lyon Catholic University • France – University of Burgundy • South Korea – Konkuk University
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Many students can transfer to one of our international partners to further their studies. Transfers are specific to each program and details can be found on page 67 of this viewbook. Opportunities include: • Australia – Griffith University • Finland – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences • Ireland – Institute of Technology Carlow • Ireland – Institute of Technology Sligo • Scotland – Robert Gordon University
FACULTY-LED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Faculty-led international programs allow students from an academic program to gain first-hand experience and knowledge relevant to their field in an international context. Students will earn credit towards a course upon successful completion.
LANGUAGE TRAINING Learn the basics of a new language to use when you are abroad. Our language courses are activitybased and held in a relaxed environment. Courses include cultural information designed around everyday topics. • 40 hours • non-credit • French, German, Mandarin or Spanish
Going abroad and having the opportunity to go to school in a different country was an amazing experience I will never forget. It allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and try new things. It gave me the chance to make friends from all over the world, share my culture, and learn about other cultures. I would recommend this experience to anyone.” Kylee Hogg Business Administration 2019 Lyon Catholic University, France
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program overviews - your future career Knowing what you love and excel at today can turn your ambition into a career. Lethbridge College offers over 50 certificate, diploma and degree programs to get you there.
JUSTICE
MEDIA AND DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
If you:
If you:
o excel at communication and interpersonal problem-solving
o excel at communication, design and art
o excel at sciences, writing and communication
o enjoy people, following current events and working with computers
o enjoy being outdoors and have a passion for the planet
oa re willing to take charge to assist others in need
o are energized using your creativity as part of a team working toward a deadline
o are energized working with animals in their environment
o fi nd motivation in contributing to society in a meaningful way
o find motivation in seeing your creations influence others
o find motivation in solving problems and affecting positive change
Check out pages 31-32
Check out pages 23-26
ENGINEERING If you:
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY If you:
o enjoy using technology and solving problems
o are interested in coding
o find motivation by seeing your plans turned into realities
o are energized being part of a team
Check out pages 27-30
o excel at math, physics and hand-eye coordination
o are energized working as part of a team
If you:
o enjoy using computers to complete precise tasks o picture a career working with technology o think logically and analytically
Check out pages 33-34 Check out pages 35-36
BUSINESS If you: o have a passion to make a difference in a company or organization o are interested in running your own business, marketing, accounting, management and/or administrative work o enjoy organizing – whether that’s information, people, events or your work – and finding innovative solutions to business-related problems o work well alone and as part of a team o enjoy communicating with all types of people Check out pages 37-38
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EXERCISE SCIENCE
ACADEMIC UPGRADING LIBERAL ARTS
If you:
If you:
o want to upgrade your marks in certain courses to gain admission to a college or university program
If you: o are a leader and motivator
o have a career path in mind and want to get started in small classes with courses that transfer to college or university programs o want to develop yourself and your skills while preparing for further education
o have been out of school for a while and want to upgrade your marks and skills for further education or employment
o desire flexibility and convenience in choosing courses
o want to learn in a small, caring environment
Check out pages 39-40
Check out pages 41-42
AGRICULTURE CULINARY
If you:
If you:
o excel at practical skills
o possess a keen sense of taste and smell
o enjoy working independently or as part of a team
o have excellent hand-eye co-ordination can remain calm in hectic circumstances
o are energized by scientific developments and discoveries
o practise a healthy and active lifestyle o are an effective communicator o want to know how the human body works
If you: o excel at using your hands to fix and repair a variety of items o enjoy figuring out how elements combine to form a whole o are energized building and creating o find motivation in seeing your work enjoyed by others Check out pages 45-52
Check out pages 43-44
HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
If you:
If you:
o excel at social studies, communication and interpersonal problem-solving
o are interested in sciences, problem solving and caring for others
o enjoy working with children, youth and families
o enjoy working in a team environment
o are energized when guiding and motivating others
o are energized providing support for diverse populations across all ages and backgrounds
o have a passion for food and cooking
o are passionate about safe, secure and sustainable food supplies
o find motivation in putting your maturity and dependability to work for others
Check out pages 53-54
Check out pages 55-56
Check out pages 57-58
o have a good memory for details
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES
Check out pages 59-64
PROGRAM DELIVERY METHODS: On-campus This is the traditional setting for programs, where all of the classes are taken on campus. Some programs may require participation off-campus during field trips or practicum experiences.
Online These programs are fully completed online, without the need to come to campus. Some programs may include practicum experiences or labs that require participation on-site.
Blended Within these programs, some courses are face-to-face in the classroom but other courses can be completed online.
Chat with one of our advisors at
lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising
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media & design VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
120-HOUR PRACTICUM
Be ready to launch into a rewarding career building immersive games, training experiences and interactive landscapes in a growing industry in our new Virtual and Augmented Reality certificate program, one of the first programs in Canada to focus on VR/AR training. You'll spend the first semester learning fundamentals and using the latest tools including 3D modelling, 360-degree video and game engine coding. In your second semester, you'll be given opportunities to build entrepreneurial skills by working with a team of VR/AR specialists. You'll also put your skills to the test in a practicum focused on an area of expertise that appeals to you. Careers as: • 360-degree video developer • interactive media developer • junior software developer • VR/AR content creator • virtual reality specialist
Year I
Tuition $10,575
Fees $1,013
Books/supplies $1,450
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DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
ON-CAMPUS 150-HOUR PRACTICUM
Our Digital Communications and Media program will prepare you for a career in the fast-paced world of communications and media. You can select from one of two streams – Digital Journalism or Media Production and Advertising – and in both you’ll get the skills, knowledge and experience needed to tell compelling stories in a multiplatform environment including print, TV, radio, social media and virtual reality. You’ll join an impressive group of graduates working in media and communications around the world, people who, like you, are always looking for the best and most creative ways to reach their audience. Careers as: • radio/TV/online/print writers • media account representatives • radio hosts/television anchors/sports announcers/ social media personalities • digital journalists • social media content managers • freelance writers • graphic designers • video producers • photographers • communications specialists Majors include: •D igital Journalism: Learn the fundamentals of journalism and start a career in communications or public relations. •M edia Production and Advertising: Learn to deliver media messages creatively using audio, video and graphic design to engage audiences.
Year I Year II
Tuition $5,250 $5,775
Fees $946 $1,013
Books/supplies $3,213 $600
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION 120-HOUR PRACTICUM Lethbridge College’s Multimedia Production program is the place to turn your passion for communication, your desire to use current interactive technologies, your love for digital design and interactive programming, and your great eye for detail into a rewarding career. Multimedia creators are the masters behind those moments of magic you
I’ll be really happy wherever I end up, as long as it’s in a storytelling role. Whether for radio, television or writing, it makes me really happy to write stories that have an impact on people.” Skylar Peters Troy Reeb Internship recipient Digital Communications and Media 2019
experience on a variety of devices every day. They are the people with skills in web and interactive programming, layout and design, 2D and 3D animation, and video and audio editing. Careers as: • new media entrepreneurs/freelancers • new media e-learning specialists • web and interactive media designers/ programmers/developers • front-end developers • interactive narrative designers • video and motion graphics editors • 2D/3D animation/modelling assistants Year I Year II
Tuition $2,873 $3.044
Fees $946 $946
Books/supplies $1,200 $478
2 weeks
the length of the Troy Reeb internship, an all-expenses-paid internship in a major market newsroom available only to our Digital Communications and Media students
$4.21
billion USD
the expected growth of the augmented and virtual reality technologies market by 2023
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media platforms
our DCM students manage their own website, television news, newspaper and radio station
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INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
ARCHITECTURAL ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION 120-HOUR PRACTICUM Design residential, corporate, retail and hospitality spaces. You’ll learn fundamental theory and design principles using industry-standard computer-assisted drafting, modelling and animation software. Class projects and community-based practicums will stimulate your imagination and let you apply your new skills. You’ll work on projects that simulate real-world design problems, and you’ll gain experience in interior design and digital illustration. Careers in: • interior design and architectural firms • product representation • kitchen and bath design • commercial design • design consultation • residential design Year I Year II
Tuition $2,595 $2,855
Fees $996 $1,013
Books/supplies $3,650 $919
Be ready to design your future – by designing the spaces where people live and work – in our new Architectural Animation Technology program. In two years, you’ll get the specialized production knowledge and visual communication skills needed to succeed in the world of architecture. Your education will truly be hands-on, thanks to the studio projects you’ll work on in our state-of-the-art labs and the industry experience you’ll gain during your practicum. After graduation, you'll be ready to work with architects to bring visions to life, using the latest technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. Careers as: • architectural animation communications specialist • architectural illustrator • Building Information Management (BIM) draftsperson • CAD designer • digital environmental artist • immersive artist • 3D designer • 3D modelling and texture artist Year I Year II
Tuition $3,356 $6,209
Fees $971 $1,013
Books/supplies $2,483 Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for updated cost.
We learned several technology programs which all were really relevant in my current job. It gave me a one-up on other people applying for the position.” Rebekah Van Hell Interior Design Technology 2011
120-hour Interior Design practicum
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studentdesigned houses
built as part of the recently established Ashcroft Design Challenge
$60,599 the average salary of an interior designer
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NATURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Help protect our valuable lands and wildlife through our specialized enforcement program. Learn how to identify important fish and wildlife species and navigate environmental laws and legislation, as well as how to detect, investigate, and assist with the prosecution of natural resource or environmental violations. Upon completion of this diploma, you may be eligible to transfer into the third year of the Conservation Enforcement Bachelor of Applied Science. Careers as: • park rangers • environmental inspectors • park patrol officers • resource management officers • fish and wildlife officers • federal fishery officers
Year I Year II
Tuition $3,773 $4,139
Fees $1,106 $1,186
Books/supplies $1,877 $796
CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Protect our country's valuable natural resources: wildlife and the lands and water bodies they inhabit. Our program is the only applied degree of its kind in Canada and it provides students with resource management backgrounds with additional skills, knowledge and abilities in problem wildlife management, park management and advanced resource law enforcement techniques through a blend of classroom theory, lab exercises and worksite experience. Your first two years are completed by taking the National Resource Compliance diploma. Careers as: • fish and wildlife officers • conservation officers • environmental investigators/inspectors • federal wildlife officers • federal fishery officers
Year I Year II
Tuition $4,506 $4,590
Fees $1,280 $1,446
Books/supplies $1,328 $321
The curriculum gave me the technical background in wildlife management, fisheries management and all the resource-type management courses to understand the resources that I was enforcing the law with. The college set me up perfectly to get a job as a wildlife officer. I have a great career, and it all started with me going to Lethbridge College.” Miles Grove, Renewable Resource Management 1988 Conservation Enforcement (Bachelor of Applied Science) 1990 Distinguished Alumnus 2017
100+
taxidermy species available to study up close in the Alfred Hubbard Wildlife Collection
$70,214 the average salary of a conservation officer in Alberta
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environmental sciences ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Businesses from manufacturing to oil and gas need your help to proactively focus on environmental control, reclamation, impact assessment and environmental audits. Learn how to identify vegetation, collect and analyze soil and water samples, assess sites for contamination, and interpret that data for reclamation strategies. This program has also been recognized as the first step towards becoming a Registered Technologist in Agrology (R. T. Ag) by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. Careers as: • reclamation technologists • soil and water quality technologists • environmental technologists • environmental compliance inspectors • watershed management coordinators Year I Year II
Tuition $3,689 $4,560
Fees $1,026 $1,426
Books/supplies $1,956 $629
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RENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Far from being endless, our natural resources require careful stewardship, and you can play a role in keeping them sustainable for future generations. Learn the skills necessary to interpret sites through aerial photography and identify plant and animal species. You’ll also develop skills to manage fish and wildlife and learn how to assess their habitats. The program has also been recognized as the first step towards becoming a Registered Technologist in Biology (R. T. Biol.) by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Careers as: • resource management technicians • environmental consultants • biological technicians • field research technicians • environmental technicians Year I Year II
Tuition $3,479 $4,590
Fees $1,106 $1,346
Books/supplies $1,838 $738
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ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Make the forests, mountaintops and fields your future workplace by building on your environmental sciences diploma in the Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Not only does this program give you a unique opportunity to earn an in-demand credential, but it also has been designed with input from environmental industry partners and integrates applied field and lab skills with theoretical studies. This degree has been recognized as a first step in becoming either a Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists or a Professional Agrologist (P. Ag.) by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. Careers as: • fish and wildlife technologists • habitat specialists • reclamation specialists • agrologist, biologists • resource/environmental manager Year I Year II
Tuition $6,210 $6,390
Fees $1,426 $1,186
Books/supplies $1,441 $1,168
I chose Lethbridge College because of its location, smaller class sizes and the hands-on component of the Ecosystem Management program. The best parts of the program are the outdoor aspect and the opportunity to learn from instructors with industry experience who care about students’ well-being and academic performance." Luiz Madeira – Caxambu, Minas Gerais, Brazil Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science 2020
$84,998 the average salary of a biologist in Alberta
$92,817
the average salary of an agrologist in Alberta
justice studies CRIMINAL JUSTICE – POLICING TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION MAY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY Police and public safety officers promote peace, assist victims of crime, protect communities and enforce the law. If you’re seeking a career in policing or public safety, prepare yourself with the essential skills you need to succeed. Learn about the criminal justice system, psychology, criminology, criminal and procedural law, and investigative methods from industry-experienced instructors. In our specialized learning labs you’ll have the opportunity to practise and enhance your conflict resolution and court testimony skills. Careers in: • municipal police services • provincial police services • provincial enforcement agencies • federal enforcement agencies • customs and border services • commercial vehicle enforcement • private/public security agencies • gaming, liquor and cannabis commissions Year I Year II
Tuition $4,038 $3,779
Fees $1,105 $1,013
Books/supplies $1,663 $750
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CORRECTIONAL STUDIES TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS
JUSTICE STUDIES – BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION
MAY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY
MAY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY
It takes a certain type of individual with good decision making, communication and interpersonal skills to work in corrections – that person could be you. In our Correctional Studies program, you'll learn how to help individual offenders become productive members of society. You'll acquire the skills and knowledge essential to this complex and challenging field in the areas of human relations, criminology, psychology, case work methods, diversity, correctional classification and crisis resolution. If you want to be a change maker, this is the career for you. Careers as: • correctional officers • youth workers • victim services workers • halfway house counsellor • federal correctional program officers Year I Year II
Tuition $3,497 $3,426
Fees $1,047 $1,013
Books/supplies $1,487 $554
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Expand your career opportunities by completing the Justice Studies degree program. Our Correctional Studies and Policing diplomas lead directly into the third year of this program. The Justice Studies degree provides further instruction in the areas of victimology, leadership, social justice, ethics and research methods. In the fourth year, you'll complete a directed field study within a justice or human services organization or agency. Careers as: • managers/leaders in justice and public safety • probation officers • parole officers • child and youth care workers • case workers in provincial and federal justice organizations • program coordinators for at-risk youth • victim assistance advisors Year I Year II
Tuition $4,620 $4,425
Fees $980 $946
Books/supplies $1,932 $107
I always wanted to know about the criminal justice system, but I don’t just want to know why we’re arresting people. I want to know why they’re committing those crimes and how they think and process things because then rehabilitating them into proper respectable citizens is a little bit easier. Corrections gives me that aspect into why." Kristi Austin Correctional Studies 2019
Lethbridge College offers a three-month Commercial Vehicle Enforcement certificate and is the training academy for transport officers hired by Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
50 YEARS
of delivering industry-trusted Criminal Justice programming
145+
students, instructors and volunteers participate in a yearly simulated emergency that allows students to react and respond in real time as a crisis unfolds
ENGIneering technologies ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION If you have a knack for visualizing ideas and creating new designs, our Engineering Design and Drafting Technology program will help you step up to the drawing board. Our program offers many hands-on projects using 3D computerassisted drafting technology and will teach you the fundamentals of architectural/structural design, as well as mechanical, municipal, petrochemical and topographical design and drafting. Other topics include engineering fundamentals such as stress analysis, strength of materials and fluid mechanics. Careers as: • engineering design technologist • architectural technologist • CAD technologist • mechanical design technologist • infrastructure designer • building inspector • building information management (BIM) technologist
Year I Year II
Tuition $4,425 $5,224
Fees $1,047 $1,114
Books/supplies $4,160 $1,239
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GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(DIGITAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING) TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Geomatics is the practice of gathering and interpreting spatial information about the physical environment. It brings together surveying and mapping with technologies such as global positioning systems and geographic information systems. Be a part of this rapidly growing field with jobs as survey technologists or GIS/mapping technologists in a variety of disciplines ranging from surveying and land management to law enforcement and agriculture. Your skills will prepare you for an exciting, in-demand career, as there has been a strong demand for Lethbridge College Geomatics graduates over the past several years. Careers as: • geographic information systems technologist • survey party chief • geographic information systems assistant • aerial triangulation technician • survey assistant • mapping technologist • UAV technologist • natural resources technologist
Year I Year II
Tuition $4,256 $5,054
Fees $1,047 $1,114
Books/supplies $3,381 $543
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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Our intensive program will prepare you for a rewarding career in civil engineering technology and construction management, concentrating on the construction of buildings, roads, bridges and cities. Classroom, fieldwork, applied research and project experience will show you how to balance costs and benefits in the construction process. You will be ready to develop rural and urban infrastructure for the future. Careers as: • geo-technologist • roadway designer • infrastructure designer • construction estimator • quality control technologist • construction manager • structural designer • construction inspector • materials testing technologist
Year I Year II
Tuition $4,425 $5,224
Fees $1,047 $1,114
Books/supplies $4,093 $833
The EDDT program was very helpful in preparing me for my career. The broad spectrum of engineering and drafting fields that we got to sample during the program helped me realize what I liked or didn’t like. My experience at the college was very positive and helped bring me to where I am today.” Eric Vandenberg Engineering Design and Drafting Technology 2016
Our Geomatics and civil engineering Programs are accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada
$68,099
the average salary of an engineering design and drafting technologist in AlbERTA
$70,662
the average salary of a civil engineering technologist in Alberta
$74,501
the average salary of a mapping technologist in Alberta
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Businesses and organizations of all sizes and specialties require information technology (IT) expertise and support. That’s why CIT grads are in high demand. Develop the skills needed to build and manage information systems in our newly designed computer labs. Work in small teams and participate in a 200-hour community-based practicum to tackle hands-on projects ranging from troubleshooting hardware to software development, from networking to web development and from e-commerce to information systems management. You will be ready to implement industry relevant skills after graduating. Careers as: • programmer analysts • software testing specialists • web developers • network analysts and technicians • business and systems analysts • IT support specialists • computer service technicians • GIS developers • mobile app developers Year I Year II
Tuition $3,092 $3,623
Fees $946 $1,047
Books/supplies $1,712 $1,692
This challenging program provided me with a solid foundation to launch my career and to capitalize on additional learning and growth opportunities. Without the broad exploration done in this program, my options would have been much more limited, and I wouldn’t have had the base knowledge to accept a new opportunity with long-term potential.” Greg Kruyssen Computer Information Technology 2017
200
- hour PRACTICUM
Our Computer Information Technology program has been accredited by the
Canadian Information Processing Society
business
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Open the door to your future and develop the essential skills required in today’s businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government. First-year courses provide a foundation to understand essential aspects of business. In the second year, you can choose to major in accounting, management, marketing or general business, giving you a depth of knowledge in those areas. The program includes opportunities for hands-on experiences and practical opportunities for you to demonstrate your technical, leadership, team and presentation skills. Careers in: • accounting and taxation • advertising and sales • banking and financial services • agri-business • energy • human resources • marketing, sales and retail Majors include: • Accounting: Develop the skills needed to succeed in accounting positions and pursue an accounting designation. • Management: Gain expertise in management, leadership and communication. • Marketing: Learn to create and analyze marketing and communications strategies that solve real business problems. • General Business: Take a variety of courses that match your entrepreneurial career goals. Year I Year II Accounting Year II General Business Year II Management Year II Marketing
Tuition $3,707 $3,702 $3,611 $3,726 $3,726
Fees $980 $946 $946 $946 $1,071
Books/supplies $1,649 $1,480 $1,221 $1,472 $1,162
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION The Administrative Office Professional certificate program provides the skills needed to succeed in administrative positions for a wide range of businesses and organizations, including education, government and not-for-profit organizations. You'll gain practical knowledge and skills in using industry-standard software, bookkeeping, office procedures, project management, conference planning and more. You can complete the program within eight months, moving straight into the workplace. Careers as: • receptionists • administrative assistants • office assistants • bookkeepers • data entry specialists • executive administrators Tuition $2,898
Fees $980
From application to graduation, I have been helped, supported and cheered on by the college’s staff. I will forever be grateful for their part in my journey." Melissa Lorne Administrative Office Professional and Business Administration 2019
Our Business students have the opportunity to compete in two prestigious case competitions:
Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Alberta Deans of Business
Books/supplies $2,163
10-14 DAYS
of our International Business Study Tour elective are spent learning international business in cities around the world
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GENERAL STUDIES TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Not sure which direction you want to take in your career? No problem. Starting in the General Studies program can lead to many destinations. You’ll develop a broadly-based liberal arts foundation to build upon in small class sizes with instructors who know you by name. You can choose from an eclectic mix of courses or major in one of the three areas below. Applied research and service learning options will allow you to extend your learning beyond the classroom, giving you the opportunity to engage in real-world issues and work with community organizations, all while adding valuable work experience to your resume. With about 95 per cent of your courses transferable to colleges and universities across Canada and around the world, starting here truly can take you anywhere. Majors include: •E nglish: Discover how an English major can set you apart from the pack when you embark on your career, whether it’s in business, government, education, law, science or communications. •P sychology and Sociology: Uncover the intricate workings of the human mind or of complex social interactions at a family and societal level. •G eneral Studies: Explore a course mix of your choice as you build your skill set for the next stage in your academic journey. Year I English Year II English Year I Psy and Soc Year II Psy and Soc Year I General Studies Year II General Studies
Tuition $2,651 $2,595 $2,651 $2,711 $2,595 $2,706
Fees $946 $946 $946 $946 $946 $946
Books/supplies $1,333 $1,231 $1,580 $1,495 $1,496 $1,496
INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
Weaving rich cultural heritage with high quality education, the Indigenous Career Pathways program better prepares Indigenous students for full-time studies in their choice of a number of programs. You’ll be engaged in a curriculum that further develops your academic skills and includes coursework in Canadian Indigenous culture and college success. In your second semester, you’ll explore courses from a distinct program stream or from multiple program areas. Successful completion will qualify you for admission into other Lethbridge College programs. Tuition $2,423
Fees $812
Books/supplies $1,085
I am focused on being a student first and a volleyball player second. It’s tough to put into words what the college has meant to me. I wish I could just stay here and play volleyball at the college till I'm 99 years old.” Matthew Primrose General Studies 2019
Students in the General Studies program learn to become critical thinkers, persuasive writers and thoughtful speakers. By learning how to learn, they gain the skills they need to be ready for any career
95%
of our General Studies courses transfer to colleges and universities across Canada and around the world
Grads of our General Studies program have gone on to earn their bachelor and master’s degrees, continuing their studies at places close to home and at institutions thousands of kilometres away
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ACADEMIC UPGRADING ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Whether you need to finish high school equivalency courses or simply upgrade your marks, you can take the courses you need to get into the post-secondary program of your choice. We offer the equivalent of grades 9 to 12 in math and English and grades 10 to 12 in biology, chemistry and physics. Traditional face-to-face classes and blended formats run on the main campus; some courses are also fully available online. You can complete any lab components at the main campus in Lethbridge. Students work with an advisor to take courses that will be accepted in lieu of high school courses for admission at Alberta’s universities, colleges and technical institutes, as well as at most colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. However, students do not receive high school credits towards a diploma from Alberta Education. Lethbridge College issues its own grades and credentials. Students in our program frequently use the services of the Learning Café, a drop-in and online learning assistance centre. Learners affected by physical and learning disabilities can access Accessibility Services as a first-step connection on their path to success. Tuition $1,500
Fees $946
I am a mature student, a single parent, and entering a career that is nontraditional for women. I was scared of not succeeding. Lethbridge College stood behind me and supported me.” Angela Nelson Academic Upgrading 2011 Civil Engineering Technology 2014
Lethbridge College provides support to students at all stages of their academic careers. Students enrolled in the academic upgrading program will find help when they need it – and a community to share in the celebration when they achieve their goals
Books/supplies $1,339
Our Academic Upgrading program is one of the most accessible upgrading programs in Alberta based on price and course availability
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EXERCISE SCIENCE
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EXERCISE SCIENCE TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED SEPTEMBER ADMISSION This two-year Exercise Science diploma program helps you muscle in on the science of physical activity. Using contemporary equipment, you'll break a sweat during classroom assignments that involve indoor and outdoor activities. Along with this, you'll have plenty of practical opportunities to work with actual clients and present seminars. Careers in: • fitness clubs • sports teams and organizations • medical clinics • schools/outreach programs • physiotherapy clinics Year I Year II
Tuition $3,077 $2,595
Fees $1,013 $1,086
Books/supplies $1,537 $,1347
My college experience was enlightening, not only to the extent of learning new material, but also learning what I am capable of.” Kaitlyn Sembalerus Exercise Science 2017
Students benefit from small classes and personalized instruction. After graduation, they are ready to lead and teach or continue their education
1
After year you’ll be able to gain your fitness leader certification with the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association
After
2 years
you’ll be ready to write for the gold standard in exercise science and personal training: the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer
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TRADES
apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training
TRADES PROGRAMS These credit programs are designed for those wanting to start a career in one of the trades, as well as those who want to work as an apprentice in their field.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM (WATS) Apprenticeship programs involve eight to 12 weeks of classroom training per year. WATS programs involve one day of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program. Both programs offer a combination of work experience and technical training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training. To become an apprentice in Alberta, you must first contact the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board at 1-800-661-3753 or tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca. To enter one of Lethbridge College's apprenticeship training programs: 1. Find the right trade for you. 2. Find an employer. 3. Apply online at tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca – start by creating a SIAMS Account. You will need your ASN – Alberta Student Number. 4. Once your application is approved, contact Lethbridge College and provide your Alberta Apprentice enrolment form.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING (NON-CREDIT) The Pre-Employment Trades Training program is specifically designed to help you become an apprentice by preparing you to write the first-year apprenticeship theory and practical exams. You will receive employability skills, assistance with resumé writing and job searching, and a certificate of recognition. Programs listed below can be taken through our Corporate and Continuing Education department. To learn more about how you can gain employment readiness and safety certification skills, contact us at 403-320-3288, training@lethbridgecollege.ca or lethbridgecollege.ca/cce. Pre-Employment Electrician/Solar Installer Pre-Employment Welding Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician
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TRADES
apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training
AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Students in this program will build successful careers in agricultural and/or heavy-duty equipment repair. Upon successful completion, you may be eligible to write the first- and secondyear theory exam and be eligible to receive a total of 600 hours of credit towards the first and second years of either the Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship programs. Careers as: • agricultural equipment technicians • heavy equipment technicians • service managers/shop foremen • oilfield equipment service people • forestry equipment service people Tuition $4,875
Fees $1,447
Books/supplies $800
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AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION As a student in this program, you’ll diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be eligible to write the first- and second-year theory exam as well as be eligible to receive a total of 600 hours of credit towards experience for the first and second year of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship program. Careers as: • automotive service technicians • business owners • automotive systems certificate instructors • service managers • mobile repair service technicians Tuition $4,630
Fees $1,414
Books/supplies $623
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION This is an intensive, one-year certificate offering a combination of theory and hands-on lab practice using a variety of actual wind turbine components. Safety training is provided using our own equipment and training tower, which is located on campus. Within this program you will complete your entry level electrical apprenticeship. Graduates have the opportunity to complete qualification exams to receive BZEE certification, which provides employment opportunities throughout the world. Careers as: • wind turbine maintenance technicians • wind turbine manufacturing technicians • wind farm construction technicians Tuition $6,426
Fees $1,714
Books/supplies $882
Lethbridge College gave me the ability to problem solve, which was very effective going into the early stages of my career where everything was brand new and exciting. I’m happy and extremely proud to say that I surpassed my own career goals I’ve set for myself.” Kyla Bakke Wind Turbine Technician 2012
3
dynamometers an engine dyno, chassis dyno and transmission dyno
First North American institution authorized to deliver the
BZEE training certification program,
the internationally-recognized standard of training in the wind turbine industry
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TRADES
apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS Heavy equipment technicians maintain, overhaul and repair heavy equipment such as highway transport vehicles, construction equipment and earth-moving equipment. After you’ve written the Red Seal exam, you’ll have the option to work in a variety of different industry fields, from modern laboratories to industrial or construction sites to the outdoors. Careers in: • mining • forestry • construction • landscaping • agriculture and transportation
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
Books/supplies varies
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ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP
FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP
ONLINE, ON-CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS
Electricians work on maintaining, altering and repairing electrical systems that provide power, control, heat or light for numerous types of environments. You’ll use your skills for precision as you interpret mechanical drawings and electrical codes; splice, join and connect wires to form circuits; and test those circuits to ensure they’re safe.
When you enrol in the college’s Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program, you'll learn to diagnose, repair and complete preventive maintenance on automotive vehicles and light trucks. Your training will give you the confidence to advise customers on work to be performed, general vehicle condition and repair requirements.
Careers in: • residential • commercial • institutions • industry
Careers in: • service facilities • automotive shops • specialty repair shops • car and truck dealerships • organizations with vehicle fleets
Year I-III Year IV
Tuition $784 $1,176
Fees $141.25 $178.38
Books/supplies varies $336.05
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
Books/supplies varies
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PARTS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP (WATS) THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS Our Parts Technician Apprenticeship program will make you the master of parts management in many industry areas, including farming, plumbing, electrical, automotive, heavy duty and more. Industry will rely on you to use your organizational skills to identify, catalogue, assemble, inspect and sell stock. You’ll also learn to prepare statements and keep records. Careers in: • plumbing • electrical • farm equipment industry • recreational vehicle industry • industrial
Year I Year II Year III
Tuition $588 $784 $588
Fees $122.69 $141.25 $122.69
Books/supplies $177.65 $235.05 $107.45
My employer sent all of the apprentices to Lethbridge College because he felt it was the best program for us. The quality of education I received was excellent. We were able to cover and understand everything we needed to without feeling rushed or lost.” Vance Poisson Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship 2013
First post-secondary institution in Canada to sign an AGCO Advantage partnership agreement, meaning you’ll train on the latest industry-standard equipment
14 HOISTS
in the automotive lab
16
the maximum number of apprentices in our Electrician Apprenticeship
ensuring you benefit from a low student-to-instructor ratio
TRADES
apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training
WELDER APPRENTICESHIP THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP
ON-CAMPUS
As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities as you learn how to join or sever metals into beams or other metal components and how to make metal pieces used for construction and other industries. You’ll use your excellent handeye coordination and your ability to concentrate on detailed work as you complete your welding projects. Careers in: • vessel or structural steel assembly • commercial construction • steel fabrication and heavy equipment repair • pipeline construction • industrial construction
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
Books/supplies varies
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CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS The Carpenter Apprenticeship program will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs, from major construction projects such as building bridges and high-rises, to smaller finishing projects on residential homes. You’ll also learn how to read blueprints, calculate and select materials for layout, cut and shape materials for joining, and inspect your work to ensure it is level, square, plumb and the right size. Careers in: • government agencies • utility companies • manufacturing firms • self-employment • construction contracting
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
Books/supplies varies
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PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS As an agricultural equipment technician, you’ll have the skills to work on equipment used in the agricultural industry such as tillage, seeding and harvesting equipment as well as tractors. Our apprenticeship program will give you the confidence to assemble, adjust, service and repair equipment effectively. Careers as: • technicians • sales representatives • service representatives • managers
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
Books/supplies varies
FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS Learn the ins and outs of the plumbing trade in our Plumber Apprenticeship program. We'll prepare you to work in new construction, roughing in and finishing installations; to specialize in renovations and repairs of existing plumbing; and even to install hydronic heating and chilled water systems. At the end of the program you'll be able to use your physical stamina and mechanical ability to plan, install and service plumbing fixtures, systems, controls and piping equipment. Careers in: • commercial and residential construction companies • renovation companies • plumbing repair shops • self-employment
Year I-IV
Tuition $784
Fees $141.25
What I enjoyed most about my college experience was going to school locally, which allowed me to make contacts within my trade. The quality of education was very good and I had excellent instruction.” Cole Bishoff Plumbing 2016
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agriculture and heavy equipment bays
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WELDING BOOTHS
Books/supplies varies
Home of the Western Tractor Technology lab, an advanced agriculture technology room supplied with industryleading technology
culinary COOK APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*) THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS
AUGUST ADMISSION
As a cook in the WATS cooking program, you’ll be working full-time in the industry while coming to college for classes one day each week. You’ll learn about preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of foods, as well as baking pastries and showpieces. You’ll also exercise your organizational skills when you study menus to estimate food requirements and oversee menu planning. In three short years, you’ll be ready to write the Red Seal exam. Careers in: • restaurants • clubs • institutions • hotels • bases and camps Year I Year II Year III
Tuition $784 $784 $784
Fees $191.25 $191.25 $191.25
Books/supplies $305 $103.95 $112.75
*W eekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) programs involve one day of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program.
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CULINARY CAREERS BAKER APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*) THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP ON-CAMPUS
AUGUST ADMISSION
COMPRESSED 16-MONTH DIPLOMA** ON-CAMPUS AUGUST OR JANUARY ADMISSION
Blend your passion for baked goods into a career you love in the Baker Apprenticeship program. As a baker in the WATS baking program, you’ll be earning dough while making dough – you’ll work full-time in the industry and attend class just one day a week. You’ll acquire new skills and expand your expertise in the art of baking. From preparing cakes, pastries and quick breads to becoming certified in Food Safe, you’ll cover it all.
This fast-paced diploma training program is divided into four 16-week sections: Introduction and Restaurant Production Techniques, Sweet and Savory Techniques, Paid Industry Placement, and Dining Room Cuisine. You’ll receive 480 hours of credit towards the first and second year of the Cook Weekly Apprenticeship Training program. Earn the diploma and you have the option to move to WATS Level 3 and Red Seal designation.
Careers in: • specialty bakeries • restaurants • catering companies • camps and hotels • supermarkets
Careers as: • executive chefs • sous chefs • instructor • small business owners
Year I Year II (pilot program) Year III
Tuition Fees Books/supplies $784 $191.25 $305 $784 $191.25 $200 pending AIT approval
Year I Year II
Tuition $3,114 $2,336
Fees $1,470 $1,269
The last three years of culinary school have been a great experience. The challenges presented to me by both the program, as well as my instructor, Chef Doug, have really helped shape me into the chef I aspire to be.” Carolyn van Schothorst Cook (WATS) 2014
480
-HOUR
Books/supplies $774 $182
paid industry work placement as part of our Culinary Careers program
** If already employed in the culinary industry, students can also take our Cook Apprenticeship Program (WATS).
1 day a week is spent on campus for our Baker and Cook Apprenticeships, which are delivered through the Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS)
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AGRICULTURE SCIENCES TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Start your career in agriculture at Lethbridge College. Begin your studies in a common first year of Agriculture Sciences and then specialize in your area of interest in the second year. You can train to work as a technologist or a consultant in a wide variety of agricultural positions from the field to the office. Courses, including those dealing with the business side of the industry, also prove invaluable to those returning to enhance their own farming or ranching operations. Careers as: • agricultural researchers • agricultural sales, support and production assistants • farmers • ranchers • farm finance account managers Majors include: •A nimal Science: Explore animal health, physiology, nutrition and beef cattle production. •P lant and Soil Science: Learn about soil fertility, special crops, weed identification and pesticides. •A griculture Business (pending government approval): Learn the business of agriculture including foreign trade, policy, marketing and management. Year I Animal Science Year II Animal Science Year I Plant and Soil Science Year II Plant and Soil Science Year I Agriculture Business Year II Agriculture Business
Tuition Fees Books/supplies $3,849 $1,140 $1,545 $3,525 $1,253 $1,113 $3,849 $1,140 $1,545 $3,525 $1,333 $1,362 Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for updated cost. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for updated cost.
Having a program that offers business and agricultural education together has a lot of advantages. Being able to incorporate plant and animal science with business content gives a new generation of farmers a major head start to their career.” Denver Oudshoorn Agriculture Sciences 2020
Up to
50%
of your class time will be spent engaged in handS-on activities
Students can join Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Entrepreneur in Residence (AgENT) non-credit initiative where you will work with mentors throughout the academic year to solve real-world challenges in the agricultural industry. At the end of the year, you will pitch your idea to experts with the chance of winning awards and seeing your idea put into action. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca/agent for more information.
human services EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE, BLENDED SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION MAY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY Early Childhood Education is society building. Using a learning-through-play approach, you'll support children’s growth and development. Through your classroom and practicum experiences, you'll gain knowledge and acquire skills to work effectively with children and families. The second year of studies for the diploma is completely online, giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere. Careers in: • child care centres • early learning programs • parenting centres • family day homes • schools • recreational facilities Year I (Certificate) Year II (Diploma)
Tuition $2,855 $2,595
Fees $1,093 $946
Books/supplies $1,853 $1,962
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ONLINE SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Help students reach and reap the rewards of their full educational potential. This online program prepares you for a fulfilling career helping students thrive in school settings. Practicums allow you to test new skills and abilities as you assist young people with academic challenges. Careers in: • elementary, middle and high schools • kindergartens and preschools • recreation and community centres • early intervention programs Year I (Certificate) Year II (Diploma)
Tuition $3,114 $2,984
Fees $1,080 $1,047
Books/supplies $951 $659
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Work with children, youth and families who have been exposed to negative life circumstances such as trauma, abuse, rejection and emotional stress. Promote and support their development in residential treatment, community-based and youth programs, family support and schools. CYC grads are in high demand and your training and practicum placements will provide you the skills to find meaningful employment after graduation. Careers in: • residential and treatment programs • family support work • group homes • independent living programs • schools • recreation and community centres Year I Year II
Tuition $3,558 $3,150
Fees $1,255 $946
Books/supplies $1,386 $923
This program has really changed my life. It was everything I wanted in a program and more.” Justine Schmidt Child and Youth Care 2017
Our Child and Youth Care program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB)
20+ years Offering Early Childhood Education
It’s extremely rare for students to finish our Educational Assistant certificate without having at least one job offer and it’s almost unknown to finish the diploma without securing employment
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health and wellness HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATE
485-HOURS
ON-CAMPUS SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION This 485-hour program will prepare you to become a vital member of the health care team. Health Care Aides perform duties such as assisting individuals to meet their basic needs and activities of daily living. The Health Care Aide program delivers the Alberta Provincial Curriculum, which includes theory and practicebased experiences. The program includes a 200-hour work-based practicum experience. At the end of the program, graduates will be able to positively affect the lives of patients each day. Careers in: • hospitals • private health care facilities • long-term care facilities • respite and hospice facilities • health care agencies Tuition $4,410
Fees $770
Books/supplies $368
* Effective Fall 2020 admission requirements are changing. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for details.
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MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING 26-WEEK CERTIFICATE
ONLINE
UNIT CLERK TRAINING 20-WEEK CERTIFICATE ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
400-HOUR PRACTICUM
120-HOUR PRACTICUM
You'll learn how to handle, clean, sterilize, assemble, function, test and package surgical instruments while developing an understanding of how microbiology, infection control and aseptic technique are integrated into the work you’ll be doing. A 10-week practicum further develops your newly acquired knowledge and skills. Careers in: • hospital operating rooms • hospital central processing facilities • day-procedure facilities • health care facilities • surgical centres • private health care agencies • dental offices Tuition $2,261
Fees $856
Books/supplies $786
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As a unit clerk, you’ll play a vital role in managing the flow of communication and information within the health care setting. This includes transcribing and processing health care orders and managing patient records. Throughout the program, you'll learn medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, hospital administration, transcribing orders and medical order entry. Careers in: • hospitals • private health care facilities • long-term care facilities • respite and hospice facilities • health care agencies • medical clinics Tuition $2,385
Fees $722
Books/supplies $818
A medical device processor is mandatory in order for surgeries to take place day after day. I enjoy knowing I am helping people daily. This is a great program that can lead into so many different jobs, and the medical world is always going to need us.” Whittny Schuurman Central Sterile Processing Technician 2009
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION – GERONTOLOGY TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE
MASSAGE THERAPY
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
JANUARY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY
ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
You can realize the rewards of a career helping senior citizens maintain or improve their cognitive, social, physical or emotional abilities. Find satisfaction working with this growing population, learning the skills necessary to assess, plan and execute recreational activities, including functional intervention, leisure education and recreational participation programming. Become an integral member of the health-care team through hands-on assessment, specific program planning and delivery. Careers in: • designated assisted living facilities • long-term care facilities • seniors recreation facilities • community based programs • mental health facilities • hospitals
Year I Year II
Tuition $2,910 $3,114
Fees $1,048 $1,080
Books/supplies $1,561 $963
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As a Massage Therapy grad, you’ll administer a variety of different massage techniques to a diverse population. You may also work in the spa industry. The program includes practical training in our campus massage clinic, at independent businesses and in community settings. Careers in: • small business ownership • massage clinics • sports medicine clinics • private health care facilities • hotel and resort spas • physiotherapy clinics • chiropractic clinics
Year I Year II
Tuition $4,176 $4,766
Fees $1,023 $1,013
Books/supplies $1,786 $1,423
What I learned as an athlete I have been able to take into my education. I had not seen a classroom in over 10 years. All of my instructors are so passionate and that shows in their teaching. I really like the idea of helping people get back into the community to be as independent as they possibly can.” Marianne Leeson Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology 2018 Olympic Alpine Snowboarder – Sochi 2014
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The Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation has granted our Massage Therapy program preliminary accreditation, the first step in the CMTCA accreditation process
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hundreds of invaluable hours in our Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology program
health and wellness PRACTICAL NURSE TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION As a key player in today’s health-care team, you’ll learn to monitor, plan and implement, evaluate, confer on and document patient care. Our program educates our students to the full scope of practice as identified by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. Throughout the program you'll receive over 700 hours of experience in a real clinical setting. Careers in: • acute care hospitals • continuing care facilities • assisted living centres • occupational health departments • primary care clinics • physicians’ offices Year I Year II
Tuition $3,827 $4,614
Fees $1,204 $1,341
Books/supplies $2,646 $1,353
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDER
BACHELOR OF NURSING AND BACHELOR OF NURSING – AFTER DEGREE FOUR-YEAR COLLABORATIVE DEGREE WITH U OF L* ON CAMPUS, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER ADMISSION
Start your journey to becoming a leading professional within health care on our campus where you'll experience smaller class sizes, individual attention, and unparalleled experiences within the practicum setting. Your educational experience will include theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice within our simulation lab environment as well as clinical practice within real-world settings. After two years, you’ll proceed to the University of Lethbridge to complete your Bachelor of Nursing degree. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Lethbridge may be admitted into the Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree program. The 24-month program runs over six consecutive semesters with the first two delivered at Lethbridge College. Careers in: • community and home care agencies • acute and long-term care facilities • primary care clinics • educational institutions • government agencies • research
Year I Year II After-Degree
Tuition $4,478 $4,710 $3,672
Fees $1,170 $1,125 $932
Books/supplies $2,133 $1,586 $3,000
* The first two years of the program are completed at Lethbridge College. Apply
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH NAIT ON CAMPUS Experience 88 hours of theory and practical skills in our Medical First Responder (MFR) program, allowing you to prepare for a rewarding career. At the end of your studies, you’ll have your MFR certification from NAIT, which will also include an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic Provider certification, and Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support – level C certification. And you'll be a proud graduate of a program that is approved at an Advanced First Aid level by Occupational Health and Safety. Tuition $2,075
Fees $25
Books/supplies/Fees $375
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH NAIT ON CAMPUS Choose our Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program, and you’ll add 240 hours of practicum experience to 392 hours of classroom theory and lab experience, providing you an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. You’ll also receive a NAIT certificate and be eligible to write the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial exam – and have the confidence that comes from learning in a program that is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association and the Alberta College of Paramedics.
through the University of Lethbridge.
Tuition $8,645
Fees $250
Books/supplies/Fees $1,300
This program has not only helped me to grow into the best nurse I can be, but it has given me the most enriching opportunity to work with real patients with real problems in real settings. Through these patient relationships, I have been able to apply my learning and make a difference in these individuals’ lives – there is nothing more rewarding than that!” Cassandra Zucht Bachelor of Nursing 2021
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students, instructors and volunteers participate in a yearly simulated emergency that forces our nursing and emergency services students to rely on their knowledge and training to react and respond in real time as a crisis unfolds The Bachelor of Nursing program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Students in most Health and Wellness programs are exposed to real-life situations through hands-on clinical experience and the use of human patient simulators in our Simulated Patient Health Environment for Research and Education (SPHERE) lab
how to apply
STEP 5
You’ve decided to begin or continue your post-secondary education
REGISTER
journey at Lethbridge College. We can get you here in five steps:
STEP 4 ACCEPTANCE
STEP 2 TRANSCRIPTS
STEP 1 APPLY Submit your application online at lethbridgecollege.ca/apply.
If you attended a public Alberta high school or Alberta postsecondary institution, we will request your transcripts on your behalf. Applicants who completed their education outside of Alberta will need to request their transcripts be sent to us.
STEP 3 CONNECT We will contact you if we need additional information.
Upon receiving your offer of admission, complete and return the response, including the required deposit, by the deadline indicated.
You will be emailed information on how to access your schedule online. Upgrading students will need to meet with an academic advisor for course registration.
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invest in yourself FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING FUNDING
FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT LOANS
Non-repayable funding is available to some Alberta residents through Alberta Works Learner Benefits to cover education costs for adult learners in Academic Upgrading and Canadian citizens studying in our Pathway to English and Academic Culture Program. Apply online at myalbertasupports.com. Full-time students may qualify for living allowances.
Our Financial Aid staff members are happy to assist you with general loan and grant funding information, application support, repayment information, budgeting guidance and more. If you have questions about funding your education, we have answers!
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND MORE Our Lethbridge College Scholarship and Awards application opens each year from March 1 through May 1 for continuing and graduating students and from March 1 to July 1 for students new to Lethbridge College or entering new programs. After you have applied for admission, you will receive a username and password. You can then visit lethbridgecollege.ca/awards and fill out the online awards application. This simple process enters you as a candidate for all awards for which you meet eligibility criteria. Successful applicants will be contacted by mail over the summer.
GOVERNMENT STUDENT LOANS Government student loans are recommended over student lines of credit due to their interest-free status, potential for grant eligibility included in loan assessment, flexible repayment options and tax-deductible interest when you are in repayment. For information, visit canlearn.ca.
RESEARCH There are more awards for students than you can imagine. Start your research by using one of these resources: • yconic.com • alis.alberta.ca • canlearn.ca
awards@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/awards lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid
Financial Aid:
1-800-572-0103
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Transfers ACADEMIC Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
any courses are accepted in lieu of high school m courses for entry at Alberta’s universities, colleges and technical institutes
Administrative Office Professional . . . . . . . . . . 38 Medicine Hat College eligible for entry into year two of the Administrative Office Management diploma program
Agriculture Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Athabasca University eligible to receive two years of credit towards a variety of business degrees College of the Rockies eligible to receive full block transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program Griffith University, Australia eligible to receive transfer credit towards a variety of business degrees Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor (Honours) in Business degree program with options to specialize Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland eligible to complete two semesters in IT Sligo to earn the Bachelor of Business in Business Administration degree program Okanagan College eligible for admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program
Robert Gordon University, Scotland Management and Marketing grads are eligible to receive credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business Management or Management with Marketing Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management or Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and International Business SAIT eligible for entry into year three of a variety of business degrees University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options University of Lethbridge eligible to receive two years of credit towards the Bachelor of Management degree
Child and Youth Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lethbridge College eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies degree program Athabasca University eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services or Governance, Law and Management or receive up to 30 credits towards year three of the Bachelor of Management degree BC CYC Consortium receive 60 block transfer credits to the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care offered at Douglas College, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University Griffith University, Australia eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Child and Family Studies, or Bachelor of Social Work degree programs
Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care MacEwan University eligible to receive up to 60 credits and entry into year three of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible for entry into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences – Addictions Counselling degree program
Civil Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lethbridge College credit towards a second diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Athabasca University eligible to receive 30 credits towards the three- or four-year Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) degree or the Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) degree Camosun College/University of British Columbia eligible for a six-month Camosun College bridging program that leads directly into year three of the University of British Columbia’s Civil Engineering program Lakehead University successful completion of summer school transition courses leads into year three of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneur Management degree program
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic eligible to receive up to 51 credits towards the Bachelor of Construction Management with the appropriate prerequisite qualification University of Alberta eligible for up to one year of credit towards a variety of programs
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Computer Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Athabasca University eligible for up to 30 credits towards a three-or fouryear post-diploma Bachelor of Management degree Griffith University, Australia eligible for transfer credit towards a Bachelor of Information Technology degree
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible to receive two years’ credit towards a postdiploma Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or Management degree
Correctional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lethbridge College eligible for two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts – Justice Studies degree Athabasca University eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or Governance, Law and Management degree Griffith University, Australia eligible to enter the third semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Criminal Justice – Policing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lethbridge College eligible to enter the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies degree program
Athabasca University eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or Governance, Law and Management degree Griffith University, Australia eligible to enter the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Digital Communications and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Griffith University, Australia eligible for transfer credit towards the Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication Red Deer College eligible for entry into the applied degree program in Motion Picture Arts Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Algonquin College diploma graduates are eligible to apply into year three of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development degree program after completing three bridging courses
Athabasca University diploma graduates are eligible for up to two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services degree
Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland diploma graduates are eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care Lakeland College certificate graduates are eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program Medicine Hat College certificate graduates are eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program University of Alberta diploma graduates are eligible for up to 33 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree University of Calgary diploma graduates are awarded up to five full junior course options
Educational Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Athabasca University certificate graduates may receive up to 30 credits and diploma graduates may receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services. University of Alberta diploma graduates are eligible for up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
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University of Lethbridge receive two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree
Saskatchewan Polytechnic eligible to receive up to 51 credits towards the Bachelor of Construction Management
Lethbridge College receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
University of Northern British Columbia eligible for block transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Resources Management, Forest Ecology Management major
University of Alberta eligible for up to one year of transfer credit
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
University of Lethbridge receive two years’ credit toward post-diploma Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Geography (2+2 agreement)
NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneurial Management degree program
University of Alberta eligible to receive transfer credit towards a variety of programs
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Environmental Assessment and Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lethbridge College eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science or Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Science degree University of Regina eligible for 60 credit hours transfer to the Bachelor of Kinesiology – Human Kinetics major
General Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Geomatics Engineering Technology . . . . . . . . . . 34
Griffith University, Australia eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences degree program
Lethbridge College receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Royal Roads University eligible for a full block transfer into a variety of degree programs
BCIT eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Science in Geomatics degree program
University of Alberta eligible for up to 60 credits towards a post-diploma Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation major program
NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneurial Management degree program
INTERIOR design technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options Royal Roads University eligible to be admitted into the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management with the completion of an 3 credit University level Accounting course or Business Math course Yorkville University eligible to receive up to 72 credits towards the Bachelor of Interior Design
Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Thompson Rivers University eligible for up to 54 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science degree program or up to 60 transfer credits into the Bachelor of General Studies degree program
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program University of Regina eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Kinesiology – Human Kinetics major
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Multimedia Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Athabasca University receive two years of credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications Studies major Red Deer College eligible for entry into the applied degree program in Motion Picture Arts Royal Roads University eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication degree program University of Calgary eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Natural Resource Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lethbridge College eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science or Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program Royal Roads University eligible for full block transfer into a variety of degree programs
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Northern British Columbia eligible for block transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Resources Management, Forest Ecology Management major
Practical Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Thompson Rivers University eligible for up to 57 credits towards the Bachelor of Health Science degree or up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of General Studies degree
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program
Renewable Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lethbridge College eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science or Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program Athabasca University eligible for up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Management post-diploma degree Griffith University, Australia eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences degree program NAIT conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program Royal Roads University eligible for a full block transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice or Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice degree programs University of Alberta eligible for up to 60 credits towards a post-diploma Bachelor of Science degree in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program
Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology . . . . . . 62 Athabasca University receive a block transfer of 60 credits (2+2) towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts degree in Human Services or up to 30 credits towards a variety of post-diploma programs Dalhousie University eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Recreation degree Griffith University, Australia eligible for entry into the third semester of the Bachelor of Human Services degree program Thompson Rivers University eligible for up to 57 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science degree program or up to 60 transfer credits into the Bachelor of General Studies degree program University of Calgary entrance into 10 full course equivalent Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program or credit for up to five full junior course options University of Lethbridge eligible for entry into the post-diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation degree program University of Regina eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Studies (Therapeutic Recreation Major) degree
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge receive two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree University of Northern British Columbia eligible for block transfer credit towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management, Forest Ecology Management major University of Regina eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Science Environmental Biology degree For an up-to-date list of transfers, visit lethbridgecollege.ca
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1. D.A. Electric Barn 2. 30th Avenue Residences 3. Kodiak House Residences 4. Instructional Building 5. Aquaculture Centre of Excellence
6. Cousins Science Centre 7. Technologies Building 8. Paterson Building 9. College Drive 10. IWEA Tower 11. College Centre and Main LC Entrance
12. Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility 13. Andrews Building 14. Recreation Services Building 15. Cullen Residences
For a campus virtual tour, visit lethbridgecollege.ca/tour
Lethbridge College academic requirements ADMISSION ROUTES 1. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA For most of our programs, all you need is a high school diploma. However, some programs require additional high school courses, and in some cases, no high school diploma is needed. Please see our academic requirements chart for programs that have additional or alternate academic requirements.
2. TRANSFER If you’re transferring from another institution, you’ll need your post-secondary transcripts showing the completion of at least three post-secondary credit courses from a publicly-funded, Canadian-accredited institution and that you are in good standing. You must have completed these courses in the last five years. Make sure you also check out the chart for additional or alternate program admission requirements.
3. MATURE STUDENT If you are 19 years of age or older by the last day of the term in which you apply, you could be considered a mature student. To be considered for admission, you must: • have completed either a Grade 12 English course (equivalent to Alberta High School English 30-1 or 30-2, including Lethbridge College's English 032) or post-secondary English course; or • successfully complete a placement assessment; and • ensure you comply with any additional or alternate admission requirements listed for your program. Should you not meet one or more of the requirements of a program or if you are uncertain whether you meet the admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-572-0103 ext. 3323 for more information. Programs, requirements and transfers are subject to change. For information on a program’s tuition and fees, visit lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid and let our Budget Wizard do the budgeting work for you.
Lethbridge College Academic requirements Program
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High school diploma
Gr. 12 Math (30-1)
Gr. 12 Math (30-2)
The minimum grade required in each course is 50 per cent unless otherwise stated. For 2019-2020 academic requirements visit lethbridgecollege.ca. Accurate at time of printing.
Gr. 11 Math (20-1)
Gr. 12 Biology (30)
Gr. 11 Biology (20)
Gr. 11 Chemistry (20)
Gr. 11 Physics (20)
Gr. 12 Science (30)
Gr. 11 English (20) (no high school diploma required)
Gr. 10 English (10) (no high school diploma required)
Gr. 11 Math (20) (no high school diploma required)
Gr. 10 Math (10) (no high school diploma required)
Other
Academic Upgrading Administrative Office Professional Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician
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Agriculture Sciences Apprenticeships and Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) Architectural Animation Technology
For academic requirements see opposite page or visit tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
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Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree Business Administration
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Child and Youth Care Civil Engineering Technology
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Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Computer Information Technology Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science
Natural Resource Compliance diploma.
Correctional Studies Criminal Justice – Policing Culinary Careers Digital Communications and Media Early Childhood Education Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science
Environmental Assessment and Restoration or Renewable Resource Management diploma.
Educational Assistant Emergency Medical Services Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Environmental Assessment and Restoration
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Indigenous Career Pathways Interior Design Technology
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Justice Studies – Bachelor of Applied Arts
Correctional Studies, Criminal Justice – Policing, or a Human Services diploma.
Massage Therapy Medical Device Reprocessing Multimedia Production Natural Resource Compliance (admission is competitive)
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Practical Nursing (admission is competitive)
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Renewable Resource Management
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Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology
Unit Clerk Training Virtual and Augmented Reality Certificate Wind Turbine Technician
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In addition to the requirements indicated, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalents): 60 per cent minimum in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-2.
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In addition to the requirements indicated, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalents): 60 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-2.
apprenticeships and weekly apprenticeship training system (WATS) requirements Program Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Baker (WATS) Carpenter Apprenticeship Cook (WATS) Electrician Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS) Plumbing Apprenticeship Welder Apprenticeship
Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Education Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20, and related career and technology studies recommended.
Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and related career and technology studies recommended.
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